NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The severe winter weather blanketing North Texas this week has forced many North Texas school districts to switch to virtual learning this week. Most districts are closed Monday for President’s Day and are urging families to pay attention to the district’s social media or websites to keep up with weather-related…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – North Texans were hunkered down Monday as a winter storm impacted travel across the region, and bitter cold temperatures prompted rolling power outages. Many local residents spent late Sunday stocking up on the essentials at local grocery stores. “My wife is inside the store getting what we need to hunker down for…… MORE
Dallas/Fort Worth) WBAP/KLIF) – DFW Airport reports single digit temperatures have impacted airport operations. The Skylink that connects DFW’s terminals has been closed, and will be down for an indefinite period. The airport is busing travelers from terminal to terminal. Airport spokespersons note that is not an indication that the airlines are flying. That decision…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – According to Texas Governor Greg Abbott, the White House has issued a Federal Emergency Declaration for Texas in response to the severe winter weather throughout the state. The Governor submitted a request for the declaration on Saturday to assist the State in response efforts related to the storm. “I thank President Biden…… MORE
Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – Rolling power outages are occurring all across the state of Texas as electricity grid managers struggle to keep pace with demand. The rolling blackouts were ordered when ERCOT, the agency that runs Texas’ electric grid declared its highest energy emergency level for the entire state, something it hasn’t had to do for…… MORE
DALLAS (AP) – The Texas council that manages the majority of the state’s electricity has initiated rotating power outages Monday morning as the state experiences a winter storm dropping snow, ice and temperatures. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas urged residents to reduce electricity. Over a million customers went without power for short periods as…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The NTTA is working around the clock, preparing roads for the winter weather. NTTA maintenance crews are reportedly treating North Texas roads in preparation for freezing temperatures this week. The NTTA uses brine – a heavily salted liquid solution that dries and helps treat roads prior to inclement weather, with more than…… MORE
Dallas (AP) – Authorities say a suspected drunken driver has been arrested after he struck and killed a Dallas police officer who was blocking the scene of an accident. Police said in a statement that Officer Mitchell Penton was standing next to his patrol car with the emergency lights activated early Saturday when the suspect…… MORE
Undated (AP) – Officials in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas are bracing for a winter storm that forecasters say will bring heavy snow and ice to the region. Texas Governor Greg Abbott is warning that all of Texas faces an unprecedented winter storm, and said he’s asking for a federal disaster declaration ahead of the storm.…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate has acquitted Donald Trump of inciting the horrific attack on the U.S. Capitol, concluding a historic impeachment trial. That trial exposed the fragility of America’s democratic traditions and left a divided nation to come to terms with the violence sparked by his defeated presidency. The vote was 57-43, short of…… MORE
